Is Monte Carlo Steak House Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update

Part 1 — Season 21, Episode 16 Aired December 24, 2014

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Monte Carlo Steak House in the clip compilation 'Memorable Moms,' which aired 2014-12-24, replaying Guy Fieri's earlier stop at the Albuquerque steakhouse. According to Flavortown USA, the segment first aired in the show's 'Where the Locals Go' episode and highlighted the restaurant's Greek appetizers, green chile chicken soup, porterhouse steaks, and apple pie a la mode. The New Mexico Gastronome food blog and Flavortown USA both describe Monte Carlo as a steakhouse accessible through a package liquor store that doubles as a collectibles display, at 3916 Central Ave SW in Albuquerque's South Valley. The restaurant pairs Greek family recipes with classic steakhouse fare, a combination Flavortown USA attributes to its Greek ownership.

Part 2 — Season 3, Episode 11 Aired June 23, 2008

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Where The Locals Go' (aired 2008-06-23), Guy Fieri visited Monte Carlo Steak House, a steakhouse tucked behind a liquor store on Central Avenue in Albuquerque, known for green chile cheeseburgers, hand-cut steaks from its own on-site butcher, and french fries made from real potatoes. The New Mexico Tourism Department's current listing for the restaurant, copyrighted 2026, describes it as a locally owned neighborhood spot also noted as a favorite of the 'Breaking Bad' production crew. Yelp's listing for the restaurant, updated June 2026, shows current hours of Tuesday-Saturday 11am-9pm, closed Sunday and Monday, at 3916 Central Ave SW. The restaurant continues to operate its retail liquor store, Monte Carlo Liquors, at the same address alongside the steakhouse.